Lahiri enjoyed a dream home victory in the inaugural Panasonic Open India last season but subsequently struggled with his form during the second half of the year, something he believes will improve.

"After a great start to 2011, I let my performance slip in the second half of the year," said Lahiri.

"I struggled to score and my short game and putting left a lot to be desired. I still feel like I'm hitting the ball really good and that a good four days is all it might take to get things going again.

"I recently switched to the belly putter at the Hong Kong Open and I'm in the process of making technical changes to adapt to it. I am focussing a lot on my short game since my scrambling stats have not been good," he added.

Lahiri won the Panasonic Open after defeating countryman Manav Jaini and Mardan Mamat of Singapore in a thrilling play-off at the Delhi Golf Club. The local star will be among a strong Asian Tour line-up in this year's USD 300,000 event slated from March 29 to April 1.

He recalled his career breakthrough with fond memories.

"The first win is always special and there was a lot of relief since I had come close before. It gave me a lot of confidence and belief to take forward with me into my career.